This book aims to guide the novice inventor through the patent maze, demystifying this complicated process and ensuring success at its end. Levert systematically takes the reader through every stage, from generating the idea, through writing the specifications, to considering economic issues. Anecdotes of Levert's own experiences, practical examples, and numerous U.S Patent and Trademark Office forms reinforce readers' understanding. This book should be of interest to inventors or owners of small businesses.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 250 mm
Breite: 170 mm
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978-0-442-01090-4 (9780442010904)
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Case history of a novice. Preparing your own application. Record keeping/protecting your idea. The search process. Patentability and the types of patents. Your idea: Is it patentable? The utility patent application: Guidelines for drafting a model utility patent application. A description of design and plant applications and a discussion of Foreign patents. The innovative process and economic considerations. The innovating process. Economic considerations. Appendices: Glossary for patent matters. Forms of petitions, oathes, or declarations. Fee structure for the various services of the PTO. Useful biblographies and government publications. Selected rules of practice relating to patent drawings. Some selected patents for study.
